The Los Angeles Dodgers have designated veteran outfielder Jason Heyward for assignment and activated Chris Taylor from the injured list on Thursday.
Heyward, 35, has spent parts of 15 seasons in the major leagues with teams including the Atlanta Braves, St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs, and Dodgers.
This season, Heyward appeared in 63 games for the Dodgers, hitting .208 with six home runs and 28 RBIs.
He had a key three-run homer in the eighth inning of the Dodgers’ 6-3 victory over Seattle on Tuesday night. He has been with Los Angeles for the past two seasons.
Taylor, a 33-year-old infielder and outfielder, had been on the injured list since July 25 due to a right groin strain. He played five games in a minor league rehab stint, going 6 for 18 with two doubles and four RBIs.
Before his injury, Taylor played 64 games, batting .167 with three home runs and 15 RBIs.